Rampant India continued their incredible streak in the ICC World Cup 2023 winning all the 8 matches in the row, this time bulldozing over table-toppers South Africa by a gigantic 243 runs victory at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.
Riding on Virat Kohli’s record 49th ODI ton, a landmark he now matches with the stalwart Sachin Tendulkar, India put up a dominant score of 326/5 on the board while batting first. South Africa fumbled in their response as Indian bowlers once again turned unplayable on the night.
Ravindra Jadeja claimed a fifer while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Shami, and Kuldeep Yadav worked closely together to stop South Africa from even crossing the three-digit mark. In the end, South Africa could only muster all of 83 runs and sea of blue at the iconic Eden Gardens geared up for celebrations.
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Similar scenes were at display on social media where fans marked India’s thumping win with much humour and fervour.
Indians watching another green jersey team lose against the Indian team- pic.twitter.com/qknAmVG6EO— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) November 5, 2023
I waited for so long to tweet this pic.twitter.com/LZqEmHkGQF— Kanupriya (@kanupriiya) November 5, 2023
Virat Kohli be like pic.twitter.com/GtzUxnzV5W— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 5, 2023
South Africa: We have the best batsman.Indian bowlers:#INDvSApic.twitter.com/GHK2JJiZld
— rozgar_CA (@Memeswalaladka) November 5, 2023
How do I tell anyone that my mental health depends on a 5’9 guy named Cheeku from west Delhi pic.twitter.com/SNgc6RRbhm— Shubham2.0 (@bhav_paaji) November 5, 2023
This team is winning matches and finishing them early.Thanks for improving my mental health and sleep cycle at the same time pic.twitter.com/Q7LH52Zh0o
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 5, 2023
India playing against any team in this World Cup pic.twitter.com/0u1IQBfjIH— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 5, 2023
That's how team India rule #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/9RNHPOR202— Chad Infi (@chad_infi) November 5, 2023
Most of us will go into depression for months if we don't win this World Cup. We can't lose this man, this is our World Cup. #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/dZKgmVSkg5— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) November 5, 2023
Sachin Tendulkar watching Virat Kohli's 49th century. #INDvsSA | #ViratKohli | #KingKohli pic.twitter.com/SM2wYbBcsQ— Rajabets (@smileagainraja) November 5, 2023
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Meanwhile, it was a special day for Virat Kohli fans as the star batter from India, celebrating his 35th birthday, brought up his 49th ODI century in just 277 innings. With the century against South Africa, he matched the India great Sachin Tendulkar who did so in 451 innings.
With 8 on 8 wins in their kitty, India will take on Netherlands next.
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